2005 Ford F-150
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Visibility is the leading concern among 1,121 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 26 F-150 model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 50 involved a crash and 29 involved a fire. 57 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleFeb 23, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER TO HAVE A NEW CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED THAT INCORPORATES A PROTECTIVE MESH COVER. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SOME VEHICLES IN MARCH 2011. THE RECALL CAMPAIGN ON THE EXPANDED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 7, 2008
FORD IS RECALLING 605,684 MY 2005-2006 F-150 AND LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 3-VALVE ENGINES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE ATTACHED TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FITTING MAY SWELL OVER TIME AND LOSE RETENTION FORCE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE FITTING DURING AN INTAKE MANIFOLD BACKFIRE. SHOULD THE HOSE DETACH FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SEVERAL BRAKE APPLICATIONS WITH POWER ASSIST WILL BE AVAILABLE BEFORE THE VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED.
ONCE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED, THE DRIVER WILL HAVE FOUNDATION BRAKE FUNCTION, BUT WITH INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT. REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A RUBBER HOSE ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsOct 25, 2007
CERTAIN SPYDER HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2004 THROUGH 2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SPYDER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SPYDER AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 25, 2007
CERTAIN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IMPORTED AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT BY SONAR AUTO PARTS FOR USE ON 2004-2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SONAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SONAR AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 14, 2007
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. FR390-B001L AND FR390-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THICKNESS IS UNSTABLE INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BEAMS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
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Equipment, electricalAug 28, 2007
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
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Fuel system, gasolineJun 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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Interior lightingFeb 6, 2006
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH EITHER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS' OR FMVSS NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
THIS ERROR COULD PREVENT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT FROM ILLUMINATING IF THE ABS MODULE EVER BECAME INOPERATIVE.
DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Tires, tread/beltNov 21, 2005
CERTAIN CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TR OWL, CONTITRAC TR BSW, GENERAL GRABBER TR BSW, AND CONTITRAC BSW TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 29 AND JUNE 11, 2005, AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN FORD TRUCKS AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT TIRES. THESE TIRES CAN WEAR PREMATURELY WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.
AFFECTED TIRES MAY NOT MEET THE ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. CONTINUED USE OF THE AFFECTED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE DAMAGE OR MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.
CONTINENTAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL AT 704-588-5895.
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Representative owner complaints: engine
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Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 3, 2016
I PURCHASED MY 2005 F150 WITH A 5.4L TRINITRON ENGINE USED IN 2010. I COMPLETED ALL REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE USING THE RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS, MOST OF IT DONE IN FORD DEALERSHIPS. THIS 5.4L ENGINE IS A POOR DESIGN AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. I HAD A SAFETY INSPECTION DONE AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AND IT PASSED EVEN THOUGH IT HAD A TICKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE AND I HAD HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS, I HAD ALREADY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT 98,000 MILES! THIS ENGINE IS A PIECE OF JUNK! FORD NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND ITS' "BUILT FORD TOUGH" TRUCKS AND MAKE THIS RIGHT. I CANT ENJOY MY TRUCK!!!
Engine, Jan 28, 2016
I PURCHASED MY 2005 F150 WITH A 5.4L TRINITRON ENGINE NEW IN 2005. I COMPLETED ALL REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE USING THE RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS, MOST OF IT DONE IN FORD DEALERSHIPS. THIS 5.4L ENGINE IS A POOR DESIGN AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. I HAD A SAFETY INSPECTION DONE AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AND IT PASSED EVEN THOUGH IT HAD A TICKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE AND I HAD HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER. AT THAT POINT, I HAD ALREADY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT 62,000 MILES! NOW AT 105,000 MILES THE PLASTIC CAMPHASERS BROKE APART, THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND THE ENGINE IS BLOWN!! THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A FORD TRUCK TO LAST THAT LONG AND HAVE THAT MANY PROBLEMS. THIS ENGINE IS A PIECE OF JUNK! FORD NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND ITS' "BUILT FORD TOUGH" TRUCKS AND MAKE THIS RIGHT. I'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD.
Engine, Nov 23, 2015
THE TRUCK HAS A TICKING SOUND INSIDE THE ENGINE. I HAVE HAD THAT NOISE SINCE I BOUGH IT. 3 YEARS AGO I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. THIS YEAR ON NOVEMBER 4, I TOOK IT AGAIN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM. ITS A BENT ROD. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT I HAVE WILL NOT COVER ITUNLESS THE KNOW THE CAUSE OF IT. SO FORD IS SAYING ITS A DEFECTED PART. INSURANCE WONT COVER IT AND THEY WANT ME TO PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR IT!! IF ITS A DEFECTED PART, DON'T YOU THINK FORD SHOULD PAY!!
Engine, Nov 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE, THERE WAS A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED EXCESSIVE OIL AT AN ACCELERATED RATE AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 144,500.
Engine, Nov 16, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN AND A CURB. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER, NECK, AND BACK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Nov 15, 2015
SPARK PLUGS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO BE REMOVED/REPLACED. WENT TO MECHANIC TO BE REMOVED/REPLACED AND WAS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. MUST BE SOME DEFECT ON FORD'S PART.
Engine, Oct 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT WHILE IDLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND RATTLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE SOLENOID FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Engine, Oct 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND STALLED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL PUMP WAS NOT SUPPLYING OIL TO THE TOP OF THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,200. UPDATED 1/12/16 *CN
Engine, Sep 24, 2015
ON HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH ENGINE STARTED TO MISS. WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO MY MECHANIC WHERE HE SAID A SPARK PLUG HAD FAILED. THE PLUG BROKE WHEN REMOVING. HE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE PLUG. THEN DUE TO A SQUEAL UNDER THE HOOD WHEN THE ENGINE WAS COLD, HE REMOVED THE INTAKE AND FOUND THE SEAL HAD FAILED, WHILE IT WAS APART HE NOTED 2 LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS. ALL DEFECTIVE PARTS WERE REPLACED. IN AUGUST THAT SAME YEAR I REPLACED THE OTHER 7 SPARKPLUGS, HAVING 4 MORE BRAKE OFF. THE EXTRACTOR TOOL WORKED GREAT.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 29, 2015
I PURCHASED MY 2005 FORD F-150 RIGHT OUT OF THE SHOW IN 2005 AND FIRST BEGAN HAVE JERKING ISSUES 6 MONTH LATER A MECHANIC THEN TOLD ME THAT IT WAS RELATED TO THE FUEL INJECTORS. SINCE THAT TIME I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION TWICE IN 2008, A TIMING CHAIN AND BENT RODS IN 2014 AND CURRENTLY ANOTHER TIMING BENT RODS AND DEBRI FROM THE OIL PAN. ALL CAUSED FROM THE INITIAL FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR ISSUES CONTINUING FROM LESS THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 2005. I'VE SENT OVER $9500 IN MECHANIC COST TO DATE.
Engine, Jul 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Engine, Jun 6, 2015
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE CAUSING DAMAGE AND REQUIRING ENGINE REPLACEMENT.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Engine, May 24, 2015
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE DOING 70 MPH (IN FAST LANE) WHEN TRUCK STOPPED/STALLED AND I GUESS FROM RESEARCH WENT INTO "LIMP MODE". I WAS UNABLE TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL, IT JUST SHOOK THREE TIMES EACH OF WHICH SLOWED IT DOWN INCREDIBLY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND A WRENCH SHOWED UP, BUT THE RADIO STILL WORKED. WHILE TRYING TO PULL OVER ALMOST WRECKED (MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AND I WAS IN FAST LANE). FINALLY ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD HYSTERICAL, SHUT OFF AND WAITED A MINUTE AND IT STARTED. DROVE REST OF WAY HOME *100 MILES* WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND ABS LIGHT ON. I AM SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE AGAIN. NOT FUN HAVING A VEHICLE STALL/QUIT WHATEVER ON INTERSTATE IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC.
Engine, Apr 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED BEFORE RAPIDLY ACCELERATING WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUG, IGNITION COIL, AND THE NUMBER FIVE COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Service brakes, Engine, Apr 21, 2015
UPON STARTING MY CAR THAT MORNING IT BACKFIRED AND WHITE SMOKE EXITED FROM THE EXHAUST WHICH IT HAS NEVER DONE BEFORE. ONCE IDLING I PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND MY TRUCK ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. I HAD TO DEPRESS MY BRAKES WITH SIGNIFICANT FORCE TO GET IT TO STOP. UPON CHECKING THE ENGINE LATER THERE IS NO VACUUM DETECTED AT THE POWER BRAKE ASSIST. THERE IS A RECALL ON OTHER FORD TRUCKS OF THIS YEAR AND MODEL WITH THE SAME ISSUES THAT MINE WAS EXHIBITING. UPON CALLING FORD THEY SAID THAT MY VIN # WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL. GO FIGURE! *TR
Engine, Apr 7, 2015
THIS ENGINE IS PRONE TO ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO CAM PHASERS ON 5.4 MOTOR ON A FORD F150 CAM PHASERS RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE 5.4 MOTOR ## *TR
Engine, Apr 7, 2015
SPARK PLUGS BLOWING OUT. *TR
Engine, Mar 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Engine, Mar 23, 2015
2005 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TUNE-UP ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED NO ONE CAN TELL HIM THE ESTIMATED COST OF A TUNE-UP BECAUSE THE SPARK PLUGS CAN BREAK OFF WHEN BEING REMOVED AND CAN COST SEVERAL HUNDRED OR EVEN THOUSANDS IF THE CYLINDER HEAD HAS TO BE REMOVED TO DEAL WITH THE BROKEN PLUG(S). *JB
Engine, Feb 17, 2015
EXHAUST MANIFOLD ON THE FORDS' 5.4L ENGINE APPARENTLY WERE NOT ENGINEERED CORRECTLY. I HAVE HEARD OF MANY THAT HAVE LEAKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I WORRY ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. MULTIPLE TIMES HOWEVER THEY DECLINED ANY HELP WITH THERE REPLACEMENT ON MY TRUCK. IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FROM WHAT I'VE HEARD AND SEE ONLINE. SHOULD FORD HAVE A RECALL ON THESE MANIFOLDS? *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 10, 2015
WE HAVE HAD OUR 2005 F-150 KING RANCH FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS NOW. TODAY (FEB 10,2015), MY WIFE AND OUR ONE YEAR BABE WERE HEADING TO THE POST OFFICE THE TRUCK DISPLAYED A MESSAGE READING "ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE". THE TRUCK LOST ALL POWER, NO STEERING, AND IT STALL ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 MPH. LUCKILY, SHE SAID THERE WERE VEHICLES BEHIND HER AND SHE PULLED IT OVER WITH NO STEERING AND THE ENGINE DEAD. MY WIFE THEN SAT ON THE HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES AND TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE, WHICH STARTED AND THERE WERE NO "ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE" ON DISPLAY ANYMORE. KNOW WITH-IN THE LAST YEAR OUR TRUCK HAS HAD THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT HAS COME ON AND OFF EVERY OTHER MONTH. I HAVE CHECKED THE FUSES AND HAD REPLACE A FEW BUT AT TIME IT IS NOT THE FUSE. I'VE HAD THE INTERIOR DIM IN AND OUT AND AT TIMES IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. BY READING THE F150.NET FORUM FOUND OUT THE A WIRE THAT SPLITS INTO TWO WIRES WAS CORRODED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD, IT SEEMS THAT CONDENSATION OR WATER COME IN AND STAYS IN THAT POCKET WERE THAT WIRING HARNESS GOES THRU. I AM NOW TERRIFIED THAT TRUCK WILL SHUT OFF ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN WITH MY FAMILY AND I IN IT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM. I HAVE READ THRU SOME FORUMS AND IT SEEMS THAT PEOPLE HAVE CALLED THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLAIMED THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT CAN WORK ON IT IF THEY BRING IT IN. BUT THAT FORD CLAIM THAT THEY FIX THE PROBLEM AND THE PEOPLE SAYS THAT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. HOPE SOME ONE CAN HELP OR ASSIST US IN FIXING THIS ISSUE NOT JUST FOR OUR FAMILY BUT FOR OTHERS TOO. SINCERELY [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 23, 2015
BOUGHT A 2005 F150 TRITON V8 5.4L NEW IN 2005. I HAVE NOW EXPERIENCED A CAM PHASE PROBLEM WHICH WILL COST APPX 2500 TO REPAIR. TALKING TO MY MECHANIC HE SAID THAT IT WAS NO PROMISE TO FIX THE ISSUE , BECAUSE THESE MOTORS ARE KNOWN FOR THIS ISSUE. WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE EASIER TO PUT ANOTHER MOTOR IN SO I WOULDN'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ,IF IT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. MY BROTHER HAS A 2008 FORD WITH THE SAME MOTOR AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ,BUT HIS MOTOR AFTER HAVING THE CAM PHASER'S REPLACED BLEW UP AND HAD TO REPLACE THE MOTOR. AFTER RESEARCHING AND TALKING TO SEVERAL ASE QUALIFIED MECHANICS THEY ALL SAID THAT THERE'S AN ISSUE WITH THE 5.4 LITER TRITON MOTOR. UPON CALLING FORD MOTOR COMPANY AS I WELL FIGURED WOULD HAPPEN THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULDN'T HELP WITH THE COST AND THAT THERE WAS NOR RECALL. CONSUMERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET MORE THAN 100,000 MILES OUT OF A VEHICLE THEY BUY. IF FORD WANTS TO KEEP CUSTOMERS HAPPY THEY SHOULD ADDRESS THEPROBLEM AND THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE MORE VIGILANT IN ASSURING THE CONSUMER IS PROTECTED FROM COMPANIES WHOSE PRODUCT DOSEN'T MEET STANDARDS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE GOVERNMENT TO LOOK AT ALL COMPLAINTS THROUGH A SURVEY ON THIS MOTOR TO FIND A SOLUTION FOR THE CONSUMER. *TR
Engine, Jan 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE MISFIRE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUG WAS FRACTURED AND THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Engine, Jan 19, 2015
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF HEAD. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jan 17, 2015
2005 F150 GOES INTO "FAIL SAFE MODE" AND SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. IT ONLY OCCURRED ONCE PER YEAR STARTING AT 65,000 MILES, BUT NOW HAPPENS EVERY 3-4 WEEKS AT 114,000 MILES. ONCE THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL WHILE COASTING AND IT RESTARTS EASILY. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES FOR 3-4 DAYS AND THEN TURNS OFF. IN RESEARCHING THE ISSUE, IT SEEMS TO BE A RATHER COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND IS USUALLY CAUSED BY A FAULTY THROTTLE BODY. FORD STATES THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *TR